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March 8, 1957

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U. S. TO SEEK TEST OF NASSER AMITY; Eisenhower Calls Outlook Better--Egypt Reported Agreed on Court Case U. S. TO SEEK TEST OF NASSER AMITY Three Points Listed

By Russell Baker Special To the New York Times

US reptdly sees test of Nasser's good faith

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EGYPT SAYS SUEZ WILL OPEN TODAY TO SMALL CRAFT; Vessels Up to 500 Tons May Travel Through the Canal During Daylight Hours CLEARING DUE TO RESUME Egyptian Aide Asserts Ships Must Pay Tolls to Cairo --Briton Bars Demand Salvage May Resume Today Explosives Removal Sped SUEZ TO REOPEN TO SMALL SHIPS A Circular to Ship Concerns Briton Comments at U. N.

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Egypt opens Canal to ships up to 500 tons; Egyptian Middle East News Agency and Cairo Al Shaab rept final clearance will be allowed; UN salvage team lifts ship, Part Said entrance

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House Votes Mideast Plan In Senate Version, 350-60; President Is 'Pleased' HOUSE APPROVES PLAN ON MIDEAST Gross Charges 'Gag'

By William S. White Special To the New York Times

House approves, 350-60, Sen version of resolution; rule barring amendments invoked; McCormack lauds Dems role; Eisenhower again lauds Sen vote, press conf

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U. S. URGED TO AID BACKWARD LANDS, NEUTRAL OR NOT; Advisers Call on President to Support Vast Program of Economic Assistance A Unanimous Report 'Compelling Reasons' U.S. URGED TO AID BACKWARD LANDS 'Most Promising' Method Senators Told of Need for Aid

By Edwin L. Dale Jr. Special To the New York Times

Recommends creating Internatl Development Fund for major aid program for underdeveloped areas, rept to Pres

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EISENHOWER OPENS A BOOM FOR HALL AS '58 GOVERNOR; President Declares Himself 'Booster' Should Ex-Party Head Seek Albany Post OTHERS JOIN IN PRAISE Hall, Honored at Reception, Is Silent on Future--May Want Federal Job First Greeted With Applause Admiration Is Voiced PRESIDENT BOOMS HALL FOR ALBANY

By W.h. Lawrence Special To the New York Times

Hall, L W: Pres attends hon reception

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1957Clive Burr, English rock drummer (died 2013)^[†]

Clive Ronald Burr was an English musician. He was the drummer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden from 1979 to 1982. Together with fellow Iron Maiden member Dennis Stratton, he joined Praying Mantis for the recording of their 1996 live album Captured Alive in Tokyo City.

1957Billy Childs, American pianist and composer^[†]

William Edward Childs is an American composer, jazz pianist, arranger and conductor from Los Angeles, California, United States.

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1957Othmar Schoeck, Swiss composer and conductor (born 1886)^[†]

Othmar Schoeck was a Swiss Romantic classical composer, opera composer, musician, and conductor.

Historical Context for March 8, 1957

In 1957, the world population was approximately 2,852,618,337 people^[†]

Headlines from March 8, 1957

U. S. TO SEEK TEST OF NASSER AMITY; Eisenhower Calls Outlook Better--Egypt Reported Agreed on Court Case U. S. TO SEEK TEST OF NASSER AMITY Three Points Listed

House Votes Mideast Plan In Senate Version, 350-60; President Is 'Pleased' HOUSE APPROVES PLAN ON MIDEAST Gross Charges 'Gag'

U. S. URGED TO AID BACKWARD LANDS, NEUTRAL OR NOT; Advisers Call on President to Support Vast Program of Economic Assistance A Unanimous Report 'Compelling Reasons' U.S. URGED TO AID BACKWARD LANDS 'Most Promising' Method Senators Told of Need for Aid

EISENHOWER OPENS A BOOM FOR HALL AS '58 GOVERNOR; President Declares Himself 'Booster' Should Ex-Party Head Seek Albany Post OTHERS JOIN IN PRAISE Hall, Honored at Reception, Is Silent on Future--May Want Federal Job First Greeted With Applause Admiration Is Voiced PRESIDENT BOOMS HALL FOR ALBANY

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